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infirmary

nounattested in dialogue

  • //ɪnˈfɝməɹi//

A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.

noun

  1. 1

    A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.

    There shall be provided an infirmary or a place for the treatment of sick detained person in every place of detention.

  2. 2

    A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

Forms

plural
infirmaries
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